OPP Bulletins Feb.21

Mischief to Opeongo Line business door Killaloe OPP is investigating a mischief to property incident involving damage to a business door. On February 13, 2023, just before 5:00 p.m., police received a mischief call on Opeongo Line, in the Township of Madawaska Valley. The door of a local business had …

Latest Renfrew County real estate figures show significant declines across the board

The January 2023 data on MLS home sales, new listings and overall inventory released by the Renfrew County Real Estate Board shows all markers running below average. The number of sales was down by 48.1 percent from last January. Home sales were 32 percent below the five-year average and 23.6 …

Overdose alert for Renfrew County

Submitted by Renfrew County and District Health Unit on Feb.10 Further to the Overdose Alert that was issued on January 02, 2023, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) and local Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are alerting residents about a small cluster of suspected overdose-related deaths that have occurred over …

OPP Bulletins Feb.6 2023

Barry’s Bay shed fire sparks OPP investigation Killaloe OPP is investigating a mischief to property incident involving an abandoned shed. On February 2, 2023, shortly after 6:30 p.m., police responded to a mischief call at an abandoned shed on Pinecrest Avenue in the Township of Madawaska Valley. Unknown persons lit …

Bonnechere Valley resident charged in voyeurism, child porn investigation

Members of the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one person after an investigation into an allegation of voyeurism. On February 2, 2023, OPP began an investigation into a report of voyeurism that occurred in Renfrew County. The Renfrew County Crime Unit assisted with the investigation which …

Three pumpers 21 firefighters respond to Pinecrest Ave. fire in Barry’s Bay

On Thursday, Feb.2 the Madawaska Valley Fire Department was despatched to a structure fire in the 100 block of Pinecrest Avenue in Barry’s Bay. The call came at 5:34 pm and firefighters were on the scene in the Sandhill area of the village within five minutes to quickly contain the …

County Health Unit shares Canada’s new guidance on alcohol

The following was submitted by Renfrew County and District Health Unit: On Tuesday, January 17, the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) released Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health, replacing the 2011 Low-Risk Alcohol Drinking Guidelines (LRDGs). Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health is based on a scale …

Police seek suspect in Eganville homicide investigation – public safety warning issued

The Renfrew County Crime Unit and members of the Killaloe OPP are currently investigating a homicide and are warning members of the public regarding a safety risk posed by the suspect. On January 25, 2023, shortly before 9:00 p.m., police responded to a 911 call at a residence, in the …

OPP urge caution following fourteen recent collisions involving deer

The Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is urging all motorists to be cautious of deer after responding to fourteen property damage collisions involving deer over the past week in the Killaloe Detachment area. If you spot an animal on the road ahead, stay in control, reduce your …

Two MV residents seriously injured in fatal head-on collision on Hwy.60

OPP Technical Collision Investigators, (TCI) were called to assist with a motor vehicle collision investigation that resulted in the death of one driver. On January 20, 2023, at approximately 1:00 p.m., members of the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a two-vehicle collision involving a sport …

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